Mineral County has contracted with private counsel to provide public defender services in Reno, Nevada. They plan to administer those accused of a crime or otherwise eligible for appointed counsel services. With several attorneys and supporting staff, this office provides quality representation to indigent defendants accused of crimes in Nye County. The Public Defenders have an ethical responsibility to work for the best possible resolution of the case for the client. Therefore, all dealings between a court-appointed attorney and the client are confidential. Attorneys who provide public defense representation are not only subject to the Nevada State Bar's ethical requirements that govern all lawyers but must also meet qualification standards that have been established for public defense representation. An individual must apply for a public defender by completing a detailed financial statement and agreeing to provide documentation concerning income, assets and debts for the person and the person's spouse if any. For any clarification on the Mineral County Public Defenders Office, reach out to them using the contact information provided.